The most common adverse side effects of aminoglycoside antibiotics include:
a. Nephrotoxicity only
b. Nephroxtoxicity and ototoxicity
c. Ototoxicity and neurotoxicity
d. Nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity
Ans: b. Nephroxtoxicity and ototoxicity
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